Minnesota House begins third week of inaction due to Democratic boycott

The Minnesota House began its third deadlocked week due to a Democratic boycott over a power struggle with House Republicans.

The state House GOP argues that it can rule with its 67-66 majority after successfully challenging the residency of a Democratic representative. State House Democrats argue that Republicans can only govern with a majority of 68 seats and must thus wait until the special election for the vacant seat is decided. Last week, the Minnesota Supreme Court sided with the Democrats, ruling that a quorum of 68 is needed.